What is alpaca?
Alpaca is an animal related to the lama. Alpaks are domesticated by Guanaco , a South American wild animal that roams on the mountain slopes of the Andes in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile.
Alpaca looks like a long -haired, hairy lama, with a strong soft wool that covers his eyes and often pulls on the ground under the body. Alpaks are fine animals that are pleasant with humans, abundant and easy to transport. They live for about 20 years, cost about 3 feet (1 meter) in height and weigh between £ 100 and 200 (45-90 kg). Like cows or sheep, they graze on the grass and chew cuddling. Alpaca reproduction is relatively trouble -free and pregnancy is between 11 and 12 months. Large herds of Alpak high in mountain villages in Andáchbyly were considered a sign of great wealth and happiness. After being established as a primary source of income for a large part of the South American population in the last centuries, Alpaca was first brought to the United States in 1984.
Today, alpaks have become a very beloved investment for American farmers, animal lovers and investors. Alpaca fleece is similar to wool or mohair, but is softer and silky and growth takes much longer; It is therefore quite expensive and very demand. Fleece is decorated from the alpaca, like Sheep's wave, without damaging the animal in any way, and then sold to fashion nodes around the world to become the best clothing. Between two types of alpaces: huacaya and Suri , Fleece is available in more than 20 different colors. Softer than cashmere and lighter, stronger and warmer than wool, Alpaca Fleece is a luxury commodity that produces light and warm clothes.
Alpaca owners have the opportunity to be members of AOBA (Association of Owners and Breeders), which provides information and solves all aspects of the fleece industry alpaca. Owners can also join AFCNA (Alpaca Fiber Cooperative in NorthAmerica), which gives members the opportunity to transform their Alpak Fleece into clothes and other products. Owners will also want to be part of the Alpaca register, in which each alpaca is documented by breeding and blood lines.